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YX05 GEY

2005 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,506 mi
Last recorded19,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Nrg8,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GEY
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 19,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 19,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working front and rear brakes. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake brake lever pivot dry and grabbing. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 19,506 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 7,607 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from head. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 4,654 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,363 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?

Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1,779
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,263
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,142
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YX05 GEY is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 8,900 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Nrg fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 1,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 GEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Nrg typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX05 GEY registered?

YX05 GEY is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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